Chapter 496 Disarmament
Disarmament is definitely the most difficult thing, but the more difficult it is, the more capable it can show its ability. Xu Bangyang knew that his background was not only not help, but on the contrary, it would become a burden. It is absolutely impossible for others to be promoted to the general by hard work. The best result is to inherit the title. If the road is difficult, he still looks down on it.
The only opportunity to change your destiny is right in front of you. No matter how difficult it is, you have to fight for it!
"Have you really thought about it?" Tang Yi said: "If you regret it, the general of the Jiangsu Jiang Gang can hand it over to others. You should continue to be the Duke and Young Master, without being worried or worried."
"No! I am willing to trust the adults!"
Xu Bangyang made up his mind and stopped hesitating. He had learned about Tang Yi's methods. He might have unexpected solutions if others could not do anything.
"Well, we are also grasshoppers on a rope, I want your help."
Xu Bangyang said happily: "Sir, just give me the order!"
"Happy, a cheerful person!" Tang Yi praised.
In fact, Tang Yi had long thought about how to deal with the huge army in the southeast. It was not that he had predicted it before, but that it was forced by the situation. Although Wang Zhi and Xu Hai surrendered and rebelled again, the Japanese siege was increasingly reduced, which is an indisputable fact.
The people are suffering from an army of hundreds of thousands of people in the southeast. Disarmament is inevitable, but dangerous. Even after a few years of war, it is different from the habits of ordinary people. It is difficult to integrate into society and cannot find a suitable job.
The Ming Dynasty's finances were notoriously difficult, and local officials were greedy. At that time, it was very likely that they would give some money, or even not, and disband on the spot. Soldiers who had been tested by the war had no source of life, became bandits, and went up the mountain to make thieves, which was normal.
Tang Yi didn't want to do this. On the one hand, the court treated people who were successful in this way. It would make the hearts of the people in the world cold, and on the other hand, it would leave disasters to the local area.
It would be fine if it was another time. In the Age of Discovery, there were land waiting to be developed everywhere. Soldiers who had military training were the vanguards of expanding territory. If they were disbanded casually, they would be a waste of resources and a crime!
"The soldiers are not in love with the mandarin duck war jacket, but leave the army and have no source of livelihood. There are many people in the southeast, there is no farming and weaving fields, nor do they do business, and they may go hungry. If we can solve the life problems of the soldiers and let them live a better and more free life after they leave, they will naturally be solved." Tang Yi said: "Mr. Xu, what do you think, be open and honest. Just say it out."
"As for the order." Xu Bangyang thought for a moment and said, "Sir, even though the truth is, I'm afraid it won't work."
"reason?"
"How much does it cost to dismiss them if tens of thousands of troops? If they don't do it if they are less, the court cannot take it out. And even if the money is enough, the guys in the army don't know how to calculate. After taking the money, they go around the casino and go around. There is nothing left. Looking back, they will still cause trouble." Xu Bangyang spread his hands.
Tang Yi smiled slightly, "It's good to say that it's better to teach people how to fish than to teach people how to fish. It's not enough to just give money."
"What else can I do? Can I give land?" Xu Bangyang asked in surprise. Although the money is difficult, I can still make up, but the land is priceless. It is very difficult for anyone to spit out one and a half acres. He doesn't think that Tang Yi has that ability.
Feeling the other party's suspicion, Tang Yi simply told Xu Bangyang about his plans... It is definitely not a trivial matter to find a decent job for tens of thousands of people, especially the sergeant has no skills except for being young and strong.
After thinking about it, Tang Yi thought of an excellent profession, which is transportation and logistics! It uses a lot of people, has no complicated skills, and has considerable income. It is simply tailor-made for the soldiers.
Tang Yi called Xu Bangyang over, and the two of them surrounded the map and started a business story. The memories of the past came back. Xu Bangyang stared at the boss, and he listened at first, but later, he shouted loudly with Tang Yi, and the more he chatted, he became more and more enthusiastic. After a whole afternoon passed, they were still not satisfied. Turning around, the two of them ran to the riverside and kept pointing at the ships passing by.
In front of them, it is no longer a surging river, but endless wealth, mountains of gold and silver, rolling in!
After the sea was opened in the southeast, silk tea was sold well, and more and more land in Jiangnan was converted into mulberry fields, cotton fields, and tea gardens. Grain production decreased and it was increasingly dependent on transportation from other provinces. The nearest ones were Jiangxi and Huguang. The two places were relatively large and sparsely populated, and the soil was fertile. If you go through the Yangtze River channel, one stone of grain transported to the southeast would not exceed twelve cents, which would be very profitable.
It won’t take long before the Yangtze River will become a “golden river”!
With the prosperity of upstream and downstream businesses and frequent personnel and material exchanges, a developed logistics system is needed. The original small-scale fights are definitely not possible, especially with many water thieves and robbers along the way, threatening the safety of merchants.
Most of the soldiers in Zhenwu camp fought with Japanese pirates, and it was no problem to deal with mere water pirates. If they were organized, they established shipping companies, traveled to and from the Yangtze River, transported materials, conveyed messages, and then operated inns and taverns, they would have at least millions of accounts every year.
This money alone is enough to support tens of thousands of soldiers.
The more Xu Bangyang thought about it, the more he felt that Tang Yi was brilliant, and finally he burst into laughter.
"What's so funny? Could it be that my official's method is not good?"
"No, no!" Xu Bangyang said: "Sir, isn't all you have to do to set up a Cao Gang on the Yangtze River? These years have passed, are you still holding a grudge?"
Tang Yi also laughed and scolded: "If anyone offended me, I will make him feel uncomfortable for the rest of his life!" Tang Yi announced domineeringly that he actually had some reservations about Xu Bangyang, and shipping alone obviously could not satisfy Tang Yi's appetite.
The Transportation Business has many cotton spinning workshops under its jurisdiction. Due to the implementation of new machines, the weaving efficiency has increased greatly, but problems have also arisen.
Most of the land in Songjiang is planted with cotton, and the nearby prefectures and counties are similar.
Obviously, new cotton production areas must be opened to meet the strong demand for raw materials. After thinking about it, I focused on Huguang.
The Jianghan Plain was also one of the main cotton production areas in later generations. In addition, it is close to the Yangtze River waterway, which is convenient for transportation and relatively cheap land prices. It is possible to plant a large amount of cotton in Huguang to supply the needs of Jiangnan that are almost bottomless pits.
Tang Yi is conducting an industrial layout completely, and this kind of advanced vision is not something that anyone has.
With the direction, the following is to fool more people into joining.
The choice of Xu Bangyang was the result of Tang Yi's repeated thinking.
After two generations of killing, the remaining honorable and meritorious officials were too limited. The number of people in the south was the Duke of Wei. Xu Bangyang was the son of Xu Pengju and had an advantage in his identity. The relationship between the army and the outsiders could not figure it out. The Xu family was a local snake for more than a hundred years, and they could see clearly in every corner.
"Mr. Xu, I will give you 30% of the shares of the shipping company. If you want to win over the generals in the army, anyone who is willing to hand over the military power and get rid of the army and return to the land can be divided into shares. Not only will they have no worries about food and clothing, but they can also pass it on to future generations. Besides, you tell them that they are just temporarily handing over the power. As long as they enter the shipping company system, they will have a good chance in the future and will fully support them to make a comeback."
"clear!"
Xu Bangyang nodded, "Sir, how should we distribute shares? Should we follow the official position or the military's length..."
"This is your business." Tang Yi interrupted without hesitation and said, "I just keep telling the matter. If you can't do it well, I'll replace you."
The boat of friendship was overturned as soon as possible. Tang Yi put away his openness and honesty during the discussion. When it was time to assign tasks, he was like a domineering landlord, desperately suppressing his long-term workers, without any mercy.
Xu Bangyang grinned. A few days ago, he saw Jiajing forcing Tang Yi to disarmament at a huge risk. He still had some sympathy, but now he has no idea.
Damn, Tang Yi and Jiajing are all the same guys. When you treat your subordinates, you are not polite at all. You deserve a Jiajing to order you, otherwise how can I balance it?
Xu Bangyang was so angry that he did not dare to hesitate when he was in charge. He actively ran around the army, persuaded everyone to agree to Tang Yi's plan.
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Sun Fan's family was very poor, otherwise he would not have gone to Zhenwu Camp to join the army. He relied on his military achievements to rise to the general flag. He participated in a rebellion. Sun Fan thought he would be ruined in his life, but as the saying goes, there will be blessings in his future, and he ushered in the most important turning point in his life.
The governor arrived at his home and brought gifts, two flexible cotton cloths, just to make clothes for the children. Sun Fan burst into tears excitedly, he was the husband of the woman who was saved by Tang Yi.
Because he was alarmed by the rioters, his wife was frightened and gave birth a month in advance. On the day of delivery, Sun Fan was so scared that he was half scared, and his midwife told him that this situation would easily lead to death.
Sun Fan knelt on the ground, keeping reciting Wenquxing in his mouth. Others thought he was crazy and was not taking the imperial examination. Why are you doing to worship Wenquxing?
Sun Fan thought to himself, what do you know? If it weren't for Lord Tang, his wife would have died long ago. Lord Tang was the Wenquxing in the sky. With him, he would be blessed and guaranteed that he would turn bad luck into good luck.
It’s true that I don’t know if it’s because the gods have appeared. The mother and son are safe, and Sun Fan finally has a son.
Today, the child was a hundred years old and invited many brothers from the army to drink happily together. However, no one expected that Tang Yi would come. Sun Fan's face was purple with excitement and could not say anything. He was left to lie on the ground, kowtowed, and his head was blue.
"Don't be restrained. I actually wanted to come and see it for a long time. It's just that I'm busy with official business and finally have time to have free time."
A sergeant who could speak hurriedly said, "The adults are busy with everything they can remember us every day. The young people are so grateful."
"Yes, yes!" Sun Fan was moved and wanted to kowtow again. Tang Yi quickly grabbed him, "If you kowtow again, you will become a kowtow bug."
Tang Yi stood up and smiled and said, "This official is here to congratulate you this time, but it is also here to discuss something with everyone."
"Sir, please speak."
Chapter completed!